This is the second in a series on digital media in the Aloha State. This column features an interview with Bryan Spicer, Hawaii’s most prolific movie and television producer/director. With 35 years in the industry, he’s directed numerous films and TV shows ranging from “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie” to “The X-Files.” Read more
Businesses and government organizations that don’t have a dedicated information technology staff typically engage an outside consultancy to support their computer operations. Read more
As the first quarter of 2021 rolls to a close, we are starting to see a glimpse of the next normal thanks to the rapid development and deployment of a COVID-19 vaccine. Read more
Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. In the digital age, “something” includes things made entirely out of electronic zeroes and ones. Read more
With the onset of the COVID era, food security is once again front and center. Read more
Luckily, for the good netizens of the world, it’s easy to check whether you have been the victim of a past hack or data breach, and you don’t even have to delve into the dark web itself to check. Read more
Finding the right balance between cybersecurity and business agility might seem daunting, but protecting your business, especially during the current changing landscape, will set the stage for future success. Read more
Clubhouse, launched in the middle of the pandemic lockdown last spring with over $10 million in venture funding, enjoyed relative obscurity and a somewhat off-putting air of exclusivity for most of its existence. Read more
Chris Lee, former Hollywood executive and founder of the Academy for Creative Media at the University of Hawaii, says film, video production and digital media could be a billion-dollar industry in Hawaii. Read more
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While MFA might seem like a pain, it is a necessity in today’s world. The extra steps required more than offset the security it provides. Read more
As we start the new year, one of the top questions on everyone’s mind may be, How will I be affected by the current conditions and challenges we are facing? For business owners, especially those of small businesses, this question has a potentially greater toll and can change to, How will the unfolding circumstances and conditions of 2021 affect my business? Read more
Talk is cheap. Hate is profitable. Last week’s insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol was heartbreaking, horrifying and shameful. It was also entirely predictable. Read more
For better or worse, the specter of COVID-19 and climate change has engendered a near-apocalyptic mindset among many of us. For good measure, let’s add another catastrophic variable to the equation. Read more
So you have a computer problem, and you or your organization has just engaged a new IT engineer. Of course, you are skeptical as to their abilities. What are some telltale signs of whether the engineer is worth their weight in salt? Read more
Can you believe that it’s already December with 2021 less than two weeks away? I often say that hindsight is 20/20 when evaluating outcomes or situations that didn’t go as initially planned. While many of us would like to leave 2020 behind as quickly as we can and move onto the promise of a new start in 2021, I think it’s essential to focus on a few lessons that 2020 taught us. Read more
The appeal of Hawaii during a global pandemic remains strong. While COVID-19 brought tourism to the brink of collapse, more people are coming to the islands every day — some of them because the coronavirus crisis is even worse elsewhere. Read more
Can Hawaii meaningfully diversify its economy with a technology sector? With the collapse of our hospitality industry, this question has never been more important. Read more
With so many folks working remotely nowadays, we are often questioned about the safety and security of Wi-Fi networks. Should one be worried when conducting sensitive business over Wi-Fi? Read more
Is it time to redesign your network? Are users complaining about the network being slow, taking forever to open a large attachment over email or constantly getting kicked out of applications during peak traffic times? Read more
My friends know to never call me on the phone. If I had my way, I’d delete the phone off my smartphone altogether. Read more
This column continues our series on sustainability. With people spending a great deal more time in the garden, growing your own food has become a serious enterprise. Read more
